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Childhood Obesity Comorbidities: Stress and Wellness

Date

Release date: January 22, 2015Expiration date: May 31, 2019

WEBCAST DESCRIPTION

Children and teens see and respond to stress within their families and also experience their own stress. Stress can contribute to weight gain in children and teenagers, and recent studies indicate that kids under constant stress are more likely to become obese.

The Strong4Life Provider Program is presenting a live streaming webcast on stress and wellness. This in-depth discussion will cover a range of topics from identifying common stressors in teens and children and how stress can impact a child’s appetite, food choice and weight. The webcast also will cover assessment screening tools and how to help kids manage their stress levels with healthier behaviors. Speakers include Stephanie Walsh, M.D., Sheethal Reddy, Ph.D., and Kevin Colton, M.D. Registered attendees will be able to ask questions remotely during the webcast. Continuing medical education (CME) credit is available for physicians.

PRESENTERS

Stephanie Walsh, M.D.

Medical Director, Child Wellness Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Stephanie Walsh, MD is an assistant professor of pediatrics and surgery at Emory University. She is board certified in Pediatrics and Obesity Medicine. She leads the clinical efforts of the Strong4Life program and is medical director of the Strong4Life clinic.

Sheethal Reddy, Ph.D.

Psychologist, Strong4Life Clinic

Sheethal Reddy, PhD is a clinical psychologist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and adjunct faculty at Emory University School of Medicine. Clinical interests include obesity, eating disorders, and adolescent mental health. She currently provides treatment for children and adolescents at the Strong4Life clinic.

Kevin Colton, M.D.

Dr. Kevin Colton received his M.D. from Emory University School of Medicine and completed his Pediatric Residency there as well. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He has been practicing with Children's Medical Group since 2001. Dr. Colton has also served as an advisor for Kids Health First and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He is affiliated with Emory School of Medicine and teaches both resident physicians and medical students.

Approved Credit

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Children's designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE

The following speakers, planners or anyone who controls the content of the activity have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with commercial interests:

Thuy Bui, M.D.

Kevin Colton, M.D.

Anthony Cooley, M.D.

Nicole Lillis

Annie Mullins, C.M.P., C.C.M.E.P.

Lauren O’Brien, Ph.D.

Wendy Palmer, M.S., R.D., L.D., C.H.E.S.

Jessica Plagman

Sheethal Reddy, Ph.D.

Tara Truscott, M.S., A.E.H.S.

Stephanie Walsh, M.D.

Cheryl A. Williams, R.D.N., L.D.N.

The following planners who have control of the content have disclosed an affiliation or financial interest:
Julius Sherwinter, M.D. - Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.- receives honorarium

OBJECTIVES

Recognize the relationship between weight and stress

Identify and screen for signs and symptoms of stress in children

Implement strategies to promote stress management and healthy habits children

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Paediatricians, family practitioners, and other primary care physicians involved in the care of childhood obesity and stress wellness.

DISCLAIMER:

This educational activity does not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, policies or procedures of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, its staff or representatives. Children's cannot and does not assume any responsibility for the use, misuse or misapplication of the information provided.

CME VALUE:

In order to meet STARK regulatory requirements that allow Children's to provide a limited amount of non-monetary compensation to physicians, we must note your participation in this online CME at $10 per credit. This amount will be applied to your non-monetary compensation allowance. No action is required on your part. Thank you for your interest in this CME opportunity.

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WEBCAST REGISTRATION

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This activity is designed to be completed within one hour. To successfully earn credit, participants must complete the activity online. To receive AMA PRA Category 1 credit™, you must receive a minimum score of 75% on the post-test. Physicians should claim only those credits that reflect the time actually spent in the activity. Follow these steps to earn CME/CE credit*

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3. Which of the following is NOT a practical and effective way to assess perceived stress in children and adolescents?

A. The provider should determine presence of stress during a brief interview with the patient.
B. Test cortisol levels
C. Use a screening tool intended to measure patient’s perceived stress levels.
D. Use behavioral information provided by parent to gauge the level of stress the patient is under.

4. Your patient is a 13 year-old girl who just started her second year in middle school. Her mom reports that the patient is anxious about her school work, particularly around test taking time. This patient is physically inactive and spends most of her time studying. What strategy would you use to address these issues with the family?

A. Recommend that mom allow a later bed time so that her daughter has more time to study and do homework.
B. Recommend that mom promote study breaks that incorporate physical activity.
C. Recommend that mom provide her daughter with her favorite snack during study time.
D. All of the above.

5. Which of the following is one healthy stress management strategy for children and adolescents?